WC GROUP F: Apr 30 GDT - Slovakia vs. Russia (2-0)

[sparkplug]

I would hope the only reason Hossa's on the second line is for depth. He owns Satan.

 

[Gaborik10]

Actually, Gaborik has played well with Satan in the past....perhaps Frantisek Hossa just put him on second for depth, that's most likely. Gaborik has 3 goals, 1 assist, Hossa has 2 goals, 3 assists.

 

[StevieYdabest]

Why is Chara on the 2nd pairing? he is a potential norris trophy winner.

 

[12# Peter Bondra]

Chara is on the second line in my opinion due to 2 things:

To be on a line with Hossa, his teammate from Ottawa, and to backstop offensive D Lintner, who attacks a lot.

 

[Gaborik10]

Hossa isn't supposed to be the leader...he's supposed to score and help the team win, which he has. So far everybody has played great, it's good to see such a small country succeed like that...I look at the square miles of that place, and I wonder how on earth can so many good, hardworking players come from that small a place!! Bondra, Hossa, Gaborik, Chara, Palffy, Stumpel, Satan, Demitra, Handzus....